Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

RUN FREE, RUN STRONG at the 6th Annual

WINNIE’S WAY 5K RESCUE RUN!

When:

• Date: SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026

Where:

• Location: Arthur Ray Teague Boat Launch/Bike Path
• Address: 3140 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Bossier City

Time:

• 5k Race: begins at 8:00 a.m.
• ½ Mile Kids Fun Run: starts at 7:45 a.m.

Mission:

All proceeds from the race will go to support Winnie’s Wish that all rescue dogs with special needs obtain proper care and loving homes! Visit www.winniesway.org for more about our mission!

Course Description:

• Starting Point: Arthur Ray Teague (ART) Boat Launch
• Course Type: Out and back course on the ART Bike path.

Registration:

• Early Registration: $25 until August 20th
• Late Registration: $30 Aug 21st – Aug 28th
• Race Day Registration: $35
• Shirt Sizes: Guaranteed for those who register by midnight August 19th.

Lazy Dawg Sleep-in Supporter:

Don’t feel like getting up and running? Not a problem! Sign up as a sleep-in supporter. You still get a race shirt you just don’t have to break a sweat to get it!

Kid’s ½ Mile Fun Run:

• Eligibility: Kids ages 10 & under
• Registration Fee: $10
• Race Start Time: 7:45 a.m.
• Prizes: Top boy and girl finishers will receive a trophy!

Packet Pick Up:

• Location: Sportspectrum
• Dates: Thursday, Aug. 27th from noon-6:00 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 28th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Race Day: Packet pick up starts at 7:00 a.m. at the Race Site.

Awards:

• Overall Winners: Male & Female finishers will receive a $200 cash prize and a trophy.
• Age Group Winners: 1st Place Male & Female in the following age groups will receive a trophy.
• Age Groups: 12 & under, 13–17, 18-29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60+.

Post Party:

Be sure to stay after the race for refreshments and awards!! Several area animal rescue organizations plan to be present with adoptable pets and information about their organizations!

Special Notes:

You are welcome to bring your dog to the race, as long as it is leashed at all times. Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand-pushed or pulled vehicle will also be allowed on the course, but at a walk pace only. Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller skates, or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on the run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!

For More Information:

Visit the race page: Winnie's Way 5K Rescue Run